On August 24th, 2023,the Directors Symposium of Sports Department in China-Russia Universities was successfully held in the VIP conference room of Harbin Engineering University(HEU). Lomonosov Moscow State University, Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, Beihang University, Saint Petersburg State University, Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, and Harbin Engineering Universityattended this symposium, and Su Qingfu, the minister of the Sports Department of HEU, served as the host of the symposium.
Su Qingfu extended a warm welcome to the director of the sports departmentsof Chinese and Russian universities and the participating teachers, and expressedhishopeforachieving the important value and expected goalsof this symposiumtopromote the development of sports in Chinese and Russian universitiesthrough exchanges and cooperation. At the same time,by explaining HEU’ssports work and women’s volleyball development, Supointed out that in recent years, the women’s volleyball sport of theSportsDepartment ofHEUhas effectively promoted the development of volleyball in colleges and universities in Heilongjiang Province.Simultaneously,by virtue ofstrengthening the exchange of volleyball events between Chinese and Russian universities,the international integration of sports culturehas been promoted actively.
Nina·Mikhaïlovna·Besjireeva, head of the Russian delegation, delivered a speechto express herwholeheartedthanksfor this exchange and learning opportunityprovided byHarbin Engineering University.
Sushchenko·Valerij·Petrovich,director of the Sports Department of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, introduced the long history of the Sports Department of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, and said that sports is not only an activity, but also a bridge connecting countries around the world. At the same time, he expressed hope forpromotingexchanges, understanding and cooperation, breaking down the barriers of different languages and cultures, and enhancing mutual friendshipthrough this symposium.
Wang Xizhong,director of theSportsDepartment of Beihang University, introduced the physical education teacher team and traditional brand projects of Beihang University, and displayed the honors won by Beihang students in the World University Games and other high-level events.
Bogoroditskaya·Elena·Sergeyevna,women’s volleyball coachofLomonosov Moscow State University,introduced the development of the sports program of LomonosovMoscow State University. She also highlightedthe functional division of sports coaches and sports clubs.Lomonosov Moscow State University hopes to activelycooperatewith international peers, broaden horizons, and promote theinnovation and progress.
Korodchenkov·Dmitry·Konstantinovic,director of theSportsDepartment of Saint Petersburg State University, provided an overviewofthe physical education,the allocation of sports resources and various colorful sports eventsof Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University. Simultaneously,he expressed hope forestablishingin-depth cooperative relations through this conference,so as tostimulateinnovation and progress, and createa closer and lasting partnershipby mutual learning and shared development.
Gavrilov·Viktor·Borisovich,director of theSportsDepartment of the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology,explained the teachingconditionsof physical education classes and the development of students at the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology.He added thatMoscow Institute of Physics and Technology is committed to cultivating all-round talents with parallel development of mental and physical strength, and hopes to carry out more exchanges and cooperation with Harbin Engineering University in the future.
Borzov·Dmitry·Aliksandelvich, head of the Far East of the Moscow Volleyball Federation, said that through cooperation with Chinese universities,they can promoteeducational exchanges and cooperation in the Far East, andadvancethe progress of talent training, scientific research innovation and academic exchanges. In the future, it is hoped that universities in the Far Eastcouldcooperate with Chinese universities to promote thedevelopment in termsof education, scientific research and social development,delivering a prosperous and developed area.
In order to further strengthen the friendly and cooperative relations between Chinese and Russian universities,alldirectorsfromthe six Chinese and Russian universities jointly signed the Memorandum of Understanding(MOU)on Cooperation and took a group photo. The signing ofMOUmarks a new stage of cooperation in physical education between China and Russia in higher education.Witha solid foundation and comprehensive framework, the two sides will strengthen cooperation and exchanges, learn from each other, and jointly promote the progress and development of physical education.Moreover,Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University and Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology sentcongratulatory letters to celebrate the 70th anniversary ofHEU,extendingtheir warmest congratulations and sincere greetings toall members of HEU.
Finally, Li Kai,the Party secretary of theSportsDepartment ofHEU, made a concluding speech.He first expressed thanks tothe representatives of the participating universities for their congratulations on the 70th anniversary of Harbin Engineering University, andthen focused o theclose connection between Harbin and Russiain terms ofgeographical locationandcultural heritage, deeply expoundingthe purpose and significance of holding the China-Russia University Women’s Volleyball Invitational Tournament and theSymposium of theDirector of theSportsDepartment. Li suggested establishing channels of mutual communication, improving the inter-university exchange and cooperation mechanism in the form of achievementslists, and holding regular academic and teaching exchange meetings to promote all-round cooperation between Chinese and Russian universities in talent training, sports competition, discipline development and other aspects.
The successful holding of thissymposium will furtherboostexchanges and cooperation between universities of the two countries and promote the development and progress of physical education.
